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Disney’s Next New Attraction Will Require Virtual Queues or Lightning Lane Purchase to Ride

Mickey and Minnie stand beside the iconic Disneyland castle, checking the virtual queue for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway on their smartphone.

Are you a fan of virtual queues, or would you prefer the option to wait in a traditional standby line? The process of virtual queuing often lends itself to mixed reactions among theme park fans, but that hasn’t stopped Disney Parks from requiring a virtual queue process or Lightning Lane purchase on several of its newest attractions. RELATED: Experience a Totally ...

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Disney Parks Releases New Toontown Sign as Part of Disney100 Renovation

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck welcome fans in front of the colorful Mickey’s Toontown sign, with festive emojis and a bright announcement reading "Mickey’s Toontown Opening March 8, 2023," capturing the excitement of this Disney Parks event.

As part of its renovations during the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration, Disney Parks just debuted a new entryway sign for Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park. Toontown originally opened at the Disneyland Resort in 1993, following the success of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988), which included a cinematic version of a fictional town inhabited by animated cartoon characters, including familiar faces from ...

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Universal Debuts New Dining Experience on Same Day as Disney Parks Milestone

Chocolate-drizzled milkshakes topped with whipped cream, lively dancers in steampunk attire, and playful Mickey Mouse cartoon graphics set the stage for an unforgettable dining adventure straight out of a theme park spectacular.

A new dining experience, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, has soft-opened its second confectionery at Universal Citywalk Hollywood. Complete with sweet treats and impeccable themed design, its positive Guest reception comes in stark contrast to the mixed reviews around recent similar offerings by Disney Parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. Moreover, on the same date as ...

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Delightful Disney Drinks Let You Sip Your Way to a Prosperous Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Disney Lunar New Year at the Mulan parade, where Minnie Mouse delights in sipping boba beside a glass of brown sugar bubble tea on a festive table.

If you love boba, matcha, or jasmine tea, you’ll want to read all about the latest designer drinks coming to Disney California Adventure Park as part of its annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Since 2013, the Southern California theme park commemorates the Lunar New Year Festival of Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars. From exclusive, limited time food, dining, merchandise, and ...

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Retro Mickey Balloons Make a Limited Time Comeback at This Disney Park

Two vibrant Disney park scenes filled with colorful balloons, featuring classic retro Mickey Mouse illustrations and coordinating balloons overlaid on each image for a whimsical, nostalgic park atmosphere.

Even with all the new and exciting content released in 2023 at Disney Parks, some fans still harbor a taste for the retro and nostalgic, and Mickey balloons are no exception! Luckily, it seems classic counterparts of this iconic symbol of a Disney Day have returned… if only briefly. Disneyland sold its first Mickey Mouse-shaped balloons in 1955, but with ...

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Disney Diversifies EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival With New Character Topiaries

EPCOT sign and iconic geodesic dome set the scene as Minnie Mouse is showcased among vibrant plants, with a striking green plant sculpture adorned with colorful flowers. New EPCOT character topiaries are beautifully arranged throughout the landscape, adding to the immersive Disney park experience.

Each year, EPCOT Park’s International Flower and Garden Festival heralds in the springtime season with a lavish array of new Character topiaries, including ones based on some of your favorite Disney faces! Now, Disney Parks has released new information on which topiaries will feature at the theme park’s outdoor event, which is free to any Disney Park Guest with valid ...

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This Beloved Disney World Attraction Is About to Close Forever

Br’er Fox and Br’er Rabbit pose together in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World on a bright, sunny day, capturing the playful Splash Mountain atmosphere beloved by park guests.

Lots of changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2023. From refurbishments at Disney hotels, to the opening of new attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, to new restaurants, and more, this year is sure to bring lots of updates to several theme park and Resorts. The Magic Kingdom will ...

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The Must-Have Platinum Popcorn Buckets and Sippers For the Disney100 Celebration

Collectible Disney100 popcorn buckets available in the park: one in vibrant purple showcasing fan-favorite characters, and another in classic white decorated with whimsical popcorn accents and a magical castle graphic.

Popcorn Buckets and Specialty Sippers are all the rage amongst Disney collectors, and Disney Parks has released some especially perfect ones in celebration of the upcoming Disney100 Anniversary! Here’s a look at all the fun new merchandise coming to a Disney Park near you soon. Kicking off on January 27, 2023, at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Disney ...

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Disney Parks Characters to Receive New Outfits For Disney100 Celebration

Disneyland Forward with Mickey and Minnie

Some of your favorite Disney Parks costumed characters will receive brand-new outfits as part of the Walt Disney Studios’ Disney100 Celebration. The 100 Years of Wonder event kicks off on January 27 at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California and continues across all Disney Parks worldwide! In fact, each month, Disney will celebrate some of its iconic characters with the ...

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Magic Kingdom Area Impacted by Fireworks Accident

Mickey Mouse, dressed as a firefighter, stands proudly atop a ladder as dazzling fireworks burst over Cinderella Castle at Disney World, embodying the magic and safety of the park during a spectacular nighttime show.

After a pyrotechnic accident within the Magic Kingdom during a fireworks performance, the Walt Disney World Resort closed areas of Fantasyland to Guests. As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, Walt Disney World debuted Disney Enchantment, a new nighttime spectacular within Magic Kingdom Park, including fireworks and other special effects. However, compared to its predecessor, Happily Ever After, many Guests ...

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